£2,531
1980 Mazda RX-7 SA1
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 15 Oct 2025
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£2,531
1980 Mazda RX-7 SA1
UK • 15 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Mazda RX-7 SA1, stored since 1992 and displaying approximately 24,600 miles, is fitted with an SA12 carburettor and Wankel engine. Finished originally in 'Mach Green' under a dark blue respray, it's now moving under its own power and is offered for restoration, accompanied by spare parts and a V5C logbook.
Condition
6
The car is described as being 'offered for restoration', indicating it requires some work. It has been in storage since 1992 and the original 'Mach Green' paint is visible through the current dark blue paintwork, suggesting cosmetic wear and the need for reconditioning.
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24,600 miles
SA22C00562914
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
DOJ 712V
1980
Auction
£2,531
1980 Mazda RX-7 SA1
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 15 Oct 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Mazda's foray into rotary engines all started in 1960 with their President Matsuda visiting the German NSU works at Neckarsulm to see the rotary engine Dr Felix Wankel was developing with NSU and subsequently signing an agreement to make Wankel engines under licence in 1961.
Mazda went on to introduce their RX7 with twin-rotor Wankel engine in 1978 and the five-speed, rear-wheel drive configuration made it a popular choice.
Lightweight (weighing under 1000kg), with its distinctive wraparound all-glass tailgate, four-link rear suspension, simple carburated rotary power and famed 50:50 weight distribution it was lauded by Car & Driver magazine, making it onto their 'Ten Best' list in 1983.
Understood to have been in storage since 1992 (as evidenced by the tax disc on the windscreen) and displaying c.24,600 miles, this desirable SA example is fitted with an SA12 carburettor, sunroof, Wankel engine and five-speed gearbox.
Originally finished in 'Mach Green' which can be seen through th...
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